Bio: After two years forming a strong hometown foundation where it was an area nightspot favorite, Sarasota’s gritty rap-metal extrapolators STuK took a “time-out.” During its months-long transition, the quartet gained a new bassist, former Syfur frontman “Judd” Broome. Using him for previously booked gigs, the foursome bonded and began writing new material, which will appear on a recently recorded demo, set to be released any day. The unnamed disc is STuK’s re-introduction to the Suncoast and Broome’s inauguration as an official STuK member, particularly now that the band is attracting broader interest (a recent Rock Solid Pressure online radio interview, for instance) and larger concert bookings in Tampa and St. Petersburg. A recent State Theatre performance resulted in an upcoming music video taping there Jan. 31.

Quote: “The music itself is kind of maturing and taking on a new sound — a little heavier but a little more mainstream, too, at the same time,” Warren says. “It’s good stuff.”

<p>Band: STuK</p><p>Members: Nicholas Nik Warren (vocals), Mohsen Mo Katiraee (guitar), Justin Judd Broome (bass/vocals), Kirk Britto (drums)</p><p>Base of operation: Sarasota</p><p>When formed: 2005</p><p>Style/genre of music: Metal/hip-hop/hardcore</p><p>Bio: After two years forming a strong hometown foundation where it was an area nightspot favorite, Sarasota’s gritty rap-metal extrapolators STuK took a time-out. During its months-long transition, the quartet gained a new bassist, former Syfur frontman Judd Broome. Using him for previously booked gigs, the foursome bonded and began writing new material, which will appear on a recently recorded demo, set to be released any day. The unnamed disc is STuK’s re-introduction to the Suncoast and Broome’s inauguration as an official STuK member, particularly now that the band is attracting broader interest (a recent Rock Solid Pressure online radio interview, for instance) and larger concert bookings in Tampa and St. Petersburg. A recent State Theatre performance resulted in an upcoming music video taping there Jan. 31.</p><p>Quote: The music itself is kind of maturing and taking on a new sound  a little heavier but a little more mainstream, too, at the same time, Warren says. It’s good stuff.</p><p>Where Playing: Gulf Gate Sarasota’s Steel Can Alley (2645 Mall Drive, 921-6480), 8 p.m. Saturday. $5.</p><p>Where to buy CDs: The demo will be available via CDBaby.com, iTunes, shows ($3), and the band’s Web site.</p><p>Web site: myspace.com/getstuk</p><p> Dawn Scire, dawnzig@hotmail.com</p>